The second... time?
Did she know about Sylmare Forest? Back when he was just a kid?
Velren's confusion must have been plain on his face, because the queen chuckled softly, a sound both amused and nostalgic.
"You have no idea how long I've wanted to meet you."
Her gaze held something unreadable, something that sent a faint unease to Velren. Then, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, she asked:
"How are the two guardians doing?"
Velren stiffened slightly. Is she talking about Fenrir and Skoll?
"They're... doing all right," he answered after a pause.
"That's good to hear."
Silence. The soft clink of porcelain as she lifted her cup, taking another sip of tea. After a while, the queen set her teacup down with a delicate clink, her gaze drifting toward him with quiet amusement.
"Judging by my daughter's reaction, I take it you haven't told her yet."
